Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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330. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he will take to expedite a decision in relation to an application for change of status in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath which would permit this school to become a co-ed vertical school from September 2013; if in view of the correspondence to date, ithis application can be finalised together with a decision on the applications for accommodation for the ASD preschool class and girl's toilet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28032/13]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has received correspondence from the school in question relating to a change of status proposal. This proposal also has implications for two other schools in the area. My Department has written to the Patron seeking clarification on a number of matters relating to the proposal. The matter will be considered further following receipt and consideration of the clarifications sought. The application for the additional accommodation will form part of this consideration.